US tennis star, Serena Williams, has said she wishes she
could give Naomi Osaka “a hug”, after she withdrew from the ongoing French
Open.
Osaka had refused to take part in media duties – press
conferences or interviews – and was threatened with disqualification.
The 23-year-old was also threatened with a ban from future
tournaments if she did not reconsider.
Osaka, who is the world No 2 pulled out, before opening up
about her struggles with depression dating back to her first Slam title in
2018, when talking to the media triggered anxiety.
Serena found out about Osaka’s decision, after winning her
first-round match, where she saw off Irina-Camelia Begu in straight-sets.
“Honestly I just found out before I walked into the press
conference, so that’s the extent of it right now for me,” said Williams, who is
pursuing a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title in Paris.
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